Leicester City boss Claude Puel wanted to bring Russian playmaker Aleksandr Golovin to the King Power Stadium, according to reports.

Golovin, a standout performer for the host nation at the 2018 World Cup, completed a £27million transfer from CSKA Moscow to Puel’s former club Monaco over the summer, disappointing interested Premier League sides.

French newspaper L’Equipe reported that “almost all” Premier League managers were chasing Golovin, including City's Puel, who is a big fan of the 22-year-old.

Speaking to L’Equipe about the Russia star, Puel said: “He’s a top player. With him, you’ll see he what he can do.”